Tianjin is scheduled to carry out air strike alarm test on September 18, to mark the 21st National Defense Education Day and raise public awareness.
The air-raid warning will fill the air across the city in three-minute intervals from 10 am to 10:30 am on the day, the Tianjin municipal government said in a press release.
10:00 -10:03 - Advance warning siren:
Sound during 36 seconds, stop for 24 seconds, repeat 3 times, total time is 3 minutes.
10:10 -10:13 - Air defense siren:
Sound during 6 seconds, stop for 6 seconds, repeat 15 times, total time is 3 minutes.
10:20 - 10:23 - All clear siren:
Make a long sound in a row for 3 minutes.
The test is reported to enhance residents’ national defense awareness and raise their knowledge about air strike warning. The test will be held in suburb areas, and residents can carry on with their lives afterwards.
On the same day, other cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xi’an will also hold the test.